How to become a Paramedic Technician These days

[Peach0123]

Hi all, tried to name change but couldn't so this might be outing. Fuck it.
For 10 years I've worked as a care assistant and also in construction, 2 jobs very different but great in thier own ways. I much prefer working as a care assistant, yes less money but job is so much better, the difference to peoples life's is amazing.

Last year I decided to finally apply to be an ambulance technician, not paramedic (differed breed) before you do this it's required to have a C1 license which is about roughly 1k, I saved up. Then found out I was pregnant with DS, money went on baby things. Still now time to go back to work, it really is all I want to do. I feel it's a really important job just now, more staff needed but not having a fair chance.

AiBU to think that even if we have to sit an exam the driving should be part of training.

YABU- NHS has better things to spend money on

Good luck OP!

I don't think the license should be paid for. In the same way they don't pay for drivers licenses for those who need a car for their job, or degrees for those who need one. It's part of the requirements before applying.

That said, I understand it's frustrating and I think you sound like you'll do a great job so I hope you can figure it out!

I work for the frontline emergency ambulance service. Paying for everyone to take their cat1s would cost the already stretched service millions. They already pay for you to have emergency response training plus all the other training you require. The cat1 test is only £115 I believe plus theory test cost.

I’m sorry I think you’re being UR

its a great job though and I can’t imagine doing anything else